StayDrunk Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Soon ill be in the market looking to buy a mk2 Moredoor. What are the main points to look at when going to view a mk2? Rust locations/Common faults/ what modifications to look at and stay away from ect. The car will be a daily. Cheers James
frankthefencer Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 For one thing don't get caught out like I did!!! I bought a car which looked great. Once it was glass blasted I found it had been hit on the rear quarter and dressed up to look good . It is hard to find honest straight cars but be careful and don't rush or it can get expensive, I am a testament to that so be warned. I hope you find the one you are looking for .
oxb1l Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Watch out for rust in the area between the back and front bumper Still some tidy cars out there , take your time and if your not sure take another pair of eyes as they might see what you can't Good luck Bill
StayDrunk Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Posted January 22, 2012 For one thing don't get caught out like I did!!! I bought a car which looked great. Once it was glass blasted I found it had been hit on the rear quarter and dressed up to look good . It is hard to find honest straight cars but be careful and don't rush or it can get expensive, I am a testament to that so be warned. I hope you find the one you are looking for . Dude i know what you mean! Im in no rush and will wait untill the right one comes. Im a bit sad i missed this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120844944315? ... 500wt_1282 Watch out for rust in the area between the back and front bumper Still some tidy cars out there , take your time and if your not sure take another pair of eyes as they might see what you can't Good luck Bill Nice one, yes, good idea about bringing someone else along.
Top Ghia Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Ditto about an extra pair of eyes and leave the rose tinted specs at home too. Take your time and look at a few which means be prepared to travel, though being in Essex is probably an advantage there seems to loads of cars from that neck of the woods. I managed to find a four owner genuine 65.000 mile car that had led a sheltered life, they are out there,good luck and dont forget to post some pics when you find one.
ALSDAD Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 There is a nice green 4 door on ebay!! get ur cash out as the summer will soon be here!!
4DOOR-SHERWOOD Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 There is a nice green 4 door on ebay!! get ur cash out as the summer will soon be here!! I saw that green mk2 4 door on there yesterday...looks nice! Keep a look out in the old skool Ford cars for sale room too!!
Savvi Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Good luck there's still a few nice one's out there,i bought a 1 family owner 1600 ghia with genuine 52,000 miles on the clock about 18mths ago totally original never been welded or painted, red one in my sig. Not sure what budget you have but from experiance id say buy one as original as possible, take a magnet with you to check for filler !! Normal places are arches, wings,top plates, the rear pillars go as well. Depending on what happens mine may be for sale later on in the year, i got 2 mk1's that need paint so i may need to let this go to finace them
StayDrunk Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Posted January 23, 2012 Ditto about an extra pair of eyes and leave the rose tinted specs at home too. Take your time and look at a few which means be prepared to travel, though being in Essex is probably an advantage there seems to loads of cars from that neck of the woods. I managed to find a four owner genuine 65.000 mile car that had led a sheltered life, they are out there,good luck and dont forget to post some pics when you find one. wow lucky bloke! Its a bit quite on the market at the moment but ill take my time. There is a nice green 4 door on ebay!! get ur cash out as the summer will soon be here!! I absolutely love that but its too expensive for me as i know one in that condition will hit the £3k mark! I will keep my eyes peeled. I could help you buy mine? Any pics? I have an mr2 that might be for sale soon to fund my escort! Good luck there's still a few nice one's out there,i bought a 1 family owner ghia 18mths ago totally original never been welded or painted. Not sure what budget you have but from experiance id say buy one as original as possible, take a magnet with you to check for filler !! Normal places are arches, wings,top plates, the rear pillars go as well. Depending on what happens mine may be for sale later on in the year, i got 2 mk1's that need paint so i may need to let this go to finace them Thanks! A nice honest car is hard to come by now. Well i would feel a lot more comfortable if i bought off here.
Savvi Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Yes mate, 52,000 miles from new Uncle, Aunt then the neice had it bought New from a dealer about 8 miles from my house. If i do decide to sell it will be the higher end of the price band though.
StayDrunk Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Posted January 23, 2012 Yes mate, 52,000 miles from new Uncle, Aunt then the neice had it bought New from a dealer about 8 miles from my house. If i do decide to sell it will be the higher end of the price band though. With such low mileage, i wouldnt be surprised if i couldn't afford it.
The Transplanter Posted January 25, 2012 Report Posted January 25, 2012 As said before, take someone who knows what to look for Ghia's are good bang for buck, especially if you can find a 1.6
GJUK Posted January 25, 2012 Report Posted January 25, 2012 Then just weld the back doors up, remove the handles and its a long cab 2 door!
Savvi Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Here you go right on your doorstep, looks mint from pics. Sorry it's listed elsewhere but thought of you. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread. ... t-concorse
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